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The Extraordinary Journey of the Dragon

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Revisit a family album to find connections that are personal, subjective, national, and international. For all these reasons, this film offers a glimpse into the contribution of our documentary filmmakers, who consistently represent the national industry with their excellent work.


- Sergio Monsalve, Independent Film Critic

The film exudes a beautiful warmth that captivates with its intimate yet expansive tone. Very well crafted. A new documentary that speaks volumes about Venezuelan cinema.


—Alfonso Molina, Critic, Ideas de Babel

It's a story about migration, about the Japanese in America and Venezuela, but also about the filmmaker's own story. It's also a wonderful exercise in making use of heritage—in this case, family photographs—and highlighting the importance of preserving and conserving the visual memory of the world, of a country, a town, or a family.

—Vladimir Sosa Sarabia, President, National Cinemateque Foundation of Venezuela

Director: Kaori Flores Yonekura

SYNOPSIS: A filmmaker discovers a treasure: her great-uncle Yoshitomi documented his life from 1933 to 1945, from his time as a young soldier in Japan to his migration to Peru and his time as a prisoner of war in Venezuela during World War II. Through these images, the figure of the Dragon emerges, a chimera who, like all migrants, adapts and transforms according to the territories he conquers, merging memory, myth, and reality.

Producers: Nuevo Objetivo Film, CNAC, Eva Equipments. With the support of CNAC.

Running Time: 84 min
Country of Production: Venezuela
Shooting Locations: Japan, Peru, Venezuela
Production Date: March 1, 2025
Type: Documentary
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Human Rights, Road Movie
Recommended Age: PG-13
Language: Spanish / Subtitles: English
Themes: Emigration/Immigration, Identity, Human Rights, Photography, Ancient Mythology, Ancestry

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